I never used any medications for cold while pregnant (3 times). I did get sick at least a few times though. I would use honey, or honey and lemon for cough and sore throat. It actually works better then a syrup I find. Meds don't shorten colds- they can actually make them drag on, so never saw the point. To this day I don't use them even when not pregnant as honey works better. It helps inflammation and eases throat pain.

I never used any medications for cold while pregnant (3 times). I did get sick at least a few times though. I would use honey, or honey and lemon for cough and sore throat. It actually works better then a syrup I find. Meds don't shorten colds- they can actually make them drag on, so never saw the point. To this day I don't use them even when not pregnant as honey works better. It helps inflammation and eases throat pain.

You can ask the pharmacist - they are very knowledgeable with these things. You can take cough drops - I personally prefer Ricola as they rely on more natural ingredients. I agree with pp that I believe you can take plain Robitussin DM. I'm BFing right now and was told by the pharmacist that it was safe for baby and wouldn't reduce breast milk. HTH and feel better!

You can ask the pharmacist - they are very knowledgeable with these things. You can take cough drops - I personally prefer Ricola as they rely on more natural ingredients. I agree with pp that I believe you can take plain Robitussin DM. I'm BFing right now and was told by the pharmacist that it was safe for baby and wouldn't reduce breast milk. HTH and feel better!

U need to be careful, just because something is "natural" does not mean it is safe while pregnant or breastfeeding. In fact, few drugs are synthetic, many are derived from natural plants etc. feel better soon!

U need to be careful, just because something is "natural" does not mean it is safe while pregnant or breastfeeding. In fact, few drugs are synthetic, many are derived from natural plants etc. feel better soon!

Jen_zy, if you are talking about homeopathic...you are misinformed. My uncle is a homeopathic doctor. Homeopathic is indeed safe during pregnancy but they want you to believe otherwise because the Canadian food and drug do not understand it. The medicine I suggested IS safe during pregnancy.

Jen_zy, if you are talking about homeopathic...you are misinformed. My uncle is a homeopathic doctor. Homeopathic is indeed safe during pregnancy but they want you to believe otherwise because the Canadian food and drug do not understand it. The medicine I suggested IS safe during pregnancy.

Thr33under, thank u for the information. I was not saying that no homeopathic remedies (or even the one u suggested) are not safe during pregnancy. I simply wanted to ensure that the OP understood that just because something is "natural" does not mean it is safe..

Thr33under, thank u for the information. I was not saying that no homeopathic remedies (or even the one u suggested) are not safe during pregnancy. I simply wanted to ensure that the OP understood that just because something is "natural" does not mean it is safe..

I love the ricola cough drops but noticed that at least some of te varieties say not for use during pregnancy so there's a good example of being careful even with natural stuff. Wish I had known about the robitussin. I asked a pharmacist about cough syrup and he told me none were ok during pregnancy.

I love the ricola cough drops but noticed that at least some of te varieties say not for use during pregnancy so there's a good example of being careful even with natural stuff. Wish I had known about the robitussin. I asked a pharmacist about cough syrup and he told me none were ok during pregnancy.

Hi Rainy22, my OB did tell me it's ok to take robitussin before bedtime, but i think i'll just stick with lemon and honey for now. And see if there's any improvement. I just not comfortable taking any medicine.

Hi Rainy22, my OB did tell me it's ok to take robitussin before bedtime, but i think i'll just stick with lemon and honey for now. And see if there's any improvement. I just not comfortable taking any medicine.

I'm in the same situation. I tried the solid honey and cinnamon mix. I made a small container of it and put quite a bit of cinnamon in it, it worked pretty good. Also try running a humidifier, just a bit of moisture in the air can help with a dry cough and sore throat!! Hope it helps!!

I'm in the same situation. I tried the solid honey and cinnamon mix. I made a small container of it and put quite a bit of cinnamon in it, it worked pretty good. Also try running a humidifier, just a bit of moisture in the air can help with a dry cough and sore throat!! Hope it helps!!

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